John Shivers
Latest News on John Shivers:
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Stray Dog Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 8, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; The Carnegie Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 8, 2025)
Tickets on Sale For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Overture Center (Dec 8, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Stray Dog Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 8, 2025)
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; The Carnegie Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 8, 2025)
Tickets on Sale For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Overture Center (Dec 8, 2025)
BIO
JOHN SHIVERS (Sound Design)
Shucked, Beauty and the Beast (New Production Worldwide) Pretty Woman (Worldwide), Cirque du Soleil’s Paramour, Kinky Boots (2013 Tony Award recipient), Hugh Jackman: Back on Broadway, Leap of Faith, Bonnie & Clyde, Sister Act, 9 to 5, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, The Little Mermaid, Tarzan, In My Life, Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, Julia Sweeney’s God Sad ‘Ha’. International: Wicked, Spirit of Life, The Secret, Tarzan, Das Wunder Von Bern, The Lion King (Shanghai) and (Singapore), Regional: The Muny (2015 -Present), Trading Places, Afterwords, The Wanderer, Becoming Nancy, 42nd St., Rock of Ages, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Moonshine, Harmony, The Nutty Professor, Tales of the City, Emma, Robin and the 7 Hoods, Sammy, Ace. (Associate Sound Designer) Mary Poppins, Hairspray, The Producers, Aida, The Lion King, Titanic, Big, How to Succeed in Business, The Who’s Tommy, The Buddy Holly Story, Other credits: Savion Glover, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, Gregory Hines and engineering at Electric Lady Studios.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Sound Design
John Shivers, Swept Away
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical
John Shivers, Shucked
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
John Shivers, Shucked
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
John Shivers, Kinky Boots
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Sound Design of a Musical
John Shivers, Kinky Boots
Videos
Video: Michael Park Sings 'Rebellious Children' in MYTHIC at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by Michael Major - 2025-09-26 15:47:12
Video: 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You' from JERSEY BOYS at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2025-08-13 09:44:13
Video: Michael James Scott Sings 'A Little More Mascara' from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2025-08-02 17:48:54
Video: The Muny DEAR EVAN HANSEN Star Michael Fabisch Performs 'For Forever'
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-07-22 21:45:14
Video: 'And The Money Kept Rolling In' from EVITA at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-21 17:39:37
Video: Katerina McCrimmon Sings 'Buenos Aires' from EVITA at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2025-07-15 16:32:44
Video: Hannah Corneau Sings 'Let It Go' in The Muny's FROZEN Trailer
by Michael Major - 2025-07-07 12:14:33
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of FROZEN at The Muny With Patti Murin as 'Anna'
by Michael Major - 2025-07-03 12:59:03
Video: Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton and More in COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-06-28 09:18:36
Video: Heidi Blickenstaff Sings 'Me And The Sky' in Rehearsals for COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-23 14:47:42
Video: Kennedy Holmes Performs 'We Ain't No Cheerleaders' From BRING IT ON at The Muny
by Michael Major - 2025-06-11 14:15:22
News
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Stray Dog Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; The Carnegie Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Tickets on Sale For BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Overture Center
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
Tickets for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, at the Overture Center, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025
Tickets for Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, at the Overture Center, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards; THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cincinnati Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review Roundup: CHESS Revival Officially Opens on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
The Broadway revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now officially open at the Imperial Theatre. Find out what the critics had to say about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025
The Broadway revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now officially open at the Imperial Theatre. Find out what the critics had to say about the show here!
Tickets to BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour in Boston on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, in Boston.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, in Boston.
SHUCKED Tickets On Sale This Week at Broadway In Columbus
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Broadway in Columbus has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 24. The production will play eight performances at the Ohio Theatre from April 7–12, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025
Broadway in Columbus has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 24. The production will play eight performances at the Ohio Theatre from April 7–12, 2026.
SHUCKED Comes to Midland Center for the Arts in May
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025
Midland Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2025
Midland Center for the Arts has announced that tickets for Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, will go on sale this week. Learn more about the production here!
SHUCKED to Play Seattle's Paramount Theatre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025
The national tour of Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy is coming to Seattle’s Paramount Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025
The national tour of Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy is coming to Seattle’s Paramount Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Video: CHESS Cast Takes Their First Bows on Broadway
by Michael Major - Oct 16, 2025
Chess has officially returned to Broadway! Watch a video of their curtain call from their first preview, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher.
by Michael Major - Oct 16, 2025
Chess has officially returned to Broadway! Watch a video of their curtain call from their first preview, featuring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher.
CHESS Rush Tickets: How to Get $49 Seats!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025
Discover how to get rush tickets for CHESS in 2026! Learn about the digital lottery and in-person options for affordable seats.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025
Discover how to get rush tickets for CHESS in 2026! Learn about the digital lottery and in-person options for affordable seats.
Tickets On Sale Next Week For Canadian Premiere Of SHUCKED
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy is making its highly anticipated Canadian premiere in Toronto beginning March 2026. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy is making its highly anticipated Canadian premiere in Toronto beginning March 2026. Learn more about the show here!
SHUCKED is Coming to Portland’s Keller Auditorium This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, is coming to Portland’s Keller Auditorium this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the tour here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025
Shucked, the Tony Award winning musical comedy, is coming to Portland’s Keller Auditorium this fall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the tour here!
Video: Michael Park Sings 'Rebellious Children' in MYTHIC at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2025
Watch a video of Michael Park singing 'Rebellious Children' as 'Zeus' in Mythic at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. MYTHIC, a new pop-rock musical comedy with Broadway ambitions premiered in the U.S. on Sept. 25.
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2025
Watch a video of Michael Park singing 'Rebellious Children' as 'Zeus' in Mythic at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. MYTHIC, a new pop-rock musical comedy with Broadway ambitions premiered in the U.S. on Sept. 25.
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Play Kansas City's Music Hall in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will enchant audiences in Kansas City when it arrives at Music Hall October 28–November 2, 2025. The beloved Broadway classic will star Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will enchant audiences in Kansas City when it arrives at Music Hall October 28–November 2, 2025. The beloved Broadway classic will star Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.
CHESS Will Give Away Signed Window Cards to First 50 Patrons to Buy Tickets at the Box Office
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
The first 50 patrons to purchase tickets to CHESS at the Imperial Theatre on Monday, September 22 will receive a commemorative limited edition window card signed by stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
The first 50 patrons to purchase tickets to CHESS at the Imperial Theatre on Monday, September 22 will receive a commemorative limited edition window card signed by stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher.
DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to The Hobby Center in January
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, September 19 at 10AM.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
Tickets for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, September 19 at 10AM.
SHUCKED to Play the Stranahan Theater in January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2025
The Tony Award-winning musical comedy Shucked will play the Stranahan Theater in Toledo, OH, January 20–25, 2026, as part of the Broadway in Toledo Series. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 19.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 15, 2025
The Tony Award-winning musical comedy Shucked will play the Stranahan Theater in Toledo, OH, January 20–25, 2026, as part of the Broadway in Toledo Series. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 19.
Tickets to Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At Bass Concert Hall on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Tickets to DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 am. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2025
Tickets to DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will go on sale to the public on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10 am. Learn more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has John Shivers been nominated for?
Outstanding Sound Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Swept Away, Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Shucked, Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shucked, Best Sound Design of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots and Best Sound Design of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots.
What awards has John Shivers won?
John Shivers won the Best Sound Design of a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for his work on Kinky Boots.
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